Senior Principal Project Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

2026-08-26

United States of America

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Onsite

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret government issued security clearance
• Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on test solution development and experience in all phases of development lifecycle 
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule and Earned Value management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing executive leadership 
• Experience using Microsoft Project or other scheduling tool

• Strong communication skills; able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributor to executive leadership
• Experience with test equipment in a production environment is beneficial
• Customer service orientation: providing customers with quality experiences and establishing and maintaining effective relationships

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• →Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, having decision authority over Engineering activities during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and transition to production
• →Manage overall budget and schedule for program Engineering tasks, working closely with the engineering discipline organizations to review program execution on a periodic basis to ensure meeting schedule and cost
• →Develop a program execution plan involving coordination between the Test Engineering team and external organizations
• →Ensure staffing forecasts are accurate and up to date, and work with Engineering discipline organizations to ensure appropriate staffing is assigned 
• →Oversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the program, leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities
• →Ensure consistency with Collins Avionics RLPM processes 
• →Ensure compliance with Program and Product requirements as reflected in design plans 
• →Lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers 
• →Maintains awareness of key technologies and the company’s competitive position 
• →Minimal travel may be required

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